
Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jose Francisco Rivera leading to his detention without bond.

A routine traffic stop near Time Nightclub turned into a dangerous pursuit as Al Johnson Jr. led Marion County deputies on a high-speed chase, reaching over 100 MPH before his dramatic arrest.

Deputies dispatched the K-9 to track down 50-year-old Denny Burns, who was wanted for violating his probation.

Ex-Gators defensive end Earl Okine, who played for Florida from 2008-2012, was arrested after deputies discovered meth, marijuana, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the father of 15-year-old Bentley Vradenburg recognized him through images posted online.
James Wilgor, a repeat DUI offender, was arrested after deputies found him exhibiting signs of impairment, with vodka bottles in his vehicle and a history of DUI convictions in Ohio.

Fields, wanted for child sex trafficking and child rape, was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Lady Lake on January 26, 2025.

Detectives say 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Torres was exchanging child pornography for a higher “rank” in a video game.

A 40-year-old resident was convicted in a lewd or lascivious molestation case, bringing justice for underage victim.

Footage from a Ring doorbell captured two men stealing from a local business; BPD is withholding the name of the business as investigation continues.